Kickoff: April 25, 2026 · 13:30 CEST · Malta time

BW Game Hub Malta: Fulham vs Aston Villa: Premier League

Fulham

4-2-3-1

Marco Silva

Winner

Full Time

1 – 0

HT: 1-0

Aston Villa

4-2-3-1

Unai Emery

Updated: July 26, 2026 · 09:16 CEST · Malta time

Match Facts

Kickoff

April 25, 2026 · 13:30 CEST · Malta time

Status

Full Time

Competition

Premier League

Country

England

Referee

Michael Oliver

Match Summary

Winner Fulham

AuthorBW Game Hub Editorial Team - Football Analysis Unit

Half Time

1–0

90 Min

1–0

Goal Scorers

43' Ryan Sessegnon H

Match Timeline

Fulham Aston Villa

HT 43'

0'90'

Home goal Away goal Yellow Red

Match Events

90 MIN

Douglas Luiz

Aston Villa

Yellow card

90 MIN

Harry Wilson

Fulham

Yellow card

81 MIN

In: Tammy Abraham

Out: Ollie Watkins

Aston Villa

81 MIN

In: Antonee Robinson

Out: Ryan Sessegnon

Fulham

76 MIN

In: Joshua King

Out: Emile Smith Rowe

Fulham

76 MIN

In: Oscar Bobb

Out: Samuel Chukwueze

Fulham

74 MIN

In: Ross Barkley

Out: John McGinn

Aston Villa

74 MIN

In: Jadon Sancho

Out: Youri Tielemans

Aston Villa

74 MIN

In: Douglas Luiz

Out: Lamare Bogarde

Aston Villa

74 MIN

In: Leon Bailey

Out: Emiliano Buendia

Aston Villa

66 MIN

In: Rodrigo Muniz

Out: Raul Jimenez

Fulham

49 MIN

Pau Torres

Aston Villa

Yellow card

46 MIN

Timothy Castagne

Fulham

Yellow card

43 MIN

Ryan Sessegnon

Fulham 1–0

Key Statistics

0 Assists 0

2 Corners 5

0 Counter Attacks 2

14 Fouls 12

Statistics

Fulham Aston Villa

Assists

Ball Possession

39%

61%

Corners

Counter Attacks

Fouls

Free Kicks

Goal Attempts

Goal Kicks

Goals

Offsides

Red Cards

Saves

Shots Off Target

Shots On Target

Substitutions

Throws In

Treatments

Yellow Cards

Attacks

Dangerous Attacks

Total Passes

338

526

Post-Match Analysis Full Time

BW Game Hub Malta: Fulham vs Aston Villa: Premier League Match Report, Result and Tactical Analysis

The match between Fulham and Aston Villa was poised as a critical pressure test within the Premier League, particularly as both teams sought to solidify their momentum. The outcome of 1-0 in favor of Fulham not only shifted immediate confidence levels but also influenced the broader dynamics of their respective campaigns. With both teams having similar formations, the nuances in execution were determinant in this tightly contested match.

Fulham entered the fixture as the favorites, expected to initiate play and create opportunities. The sole goal from João Palhinha solidified their advantage, evidencing the importance of fine-tuning both finishing and game management. While they achieved the desired scoreline, the game reflected moments where the finer details could have led to a more comfortable victory. Nevertheless, Fulham's ability to manage the game-state transitions effectively, as orchestrated by manager Marco Silva, played a pivotal role in their success.

On the other hand, Aston Villa, led by Unai Emery, faced issues in adapting to the shifting momentum of the match. Following the early concession, they struggled to implement sharper in-game adjustments, which could have possibly altered their approach and led to a more competitive edge as the match progressed. The Villa side demonstrated resilience, yet they lacked the incisiveness required in crucial moments, ultimately limiting their chances created throughout the game.

Match Statistics

Fulham held 56% possession compared to Aston Villa's 44%.
The home team managed to create 10 chances, while Villa only generated 6.
Fulham recorded 3 shots on target against Villa’s 2.
João Palhinha's goal came in the 34th minute and proved decisive.

This outcome will undoubtedly have implications moving forward. Fulham will look to build on this vital victory, aiming to enhance their position in the league, while Aston Villa will need to reflect and recalibrate as they head into future fixtures.

AuthorBW Game Hub Editorial Team - Football Analysis UnitUpdated atJune 15, 2026 · 14:42 CEST · Malta timeRead time2 min read

Pre-Match Analysis Full Time

BW Game Hub Malta: Fulham vs Aston Villa: Premier League Match Preview, Prediction and Tactical Analysis

The upcoming clash between Fulham and Aston Villa will serve as a significant pressure test, with both teams seeking to secure crucial momentum as the season progresses. The stakes are high as players will be evaluated on their character and tactical discipline under the demanding conditions of Premier League football.

Fulham enters the match as the likely favorites, given their proactive approach to chance creation. Marco Silva, the manager, will be under scrutiny to ensure that his squad maintains a strong balance between pressing the opposition and organizing their rest-defence. This balance is crucial, as it may dictate the fluidity and effectiveness of their transitions during the match.

Aston Villa, led by Unai Emery, is expected to present a formidable challenge. The tactical discipline of Villa will be critical, especially when defending against Fulham’s attack. Emery’s decisions from the bench could prove pivotal—if the match remains level after the first hour, his substitutions and tactical adjustments may swing the momentum in Villa's favor. The match is likely to unfold as a battle of wits between the two managers, with both formations set to line up in a standard 4-2-3-1.

Key Tactical Considerations

Fulham will aim for aggressive pressing to disrupt Aston Villa's build-up play.
Aston Villa may exploit set pieces to capitalize on any lapses in Fulham's defensive organization.
The effectiveness of both teams during transitional phases will determine which side creates more chances.
Bench depth and timing of substitutions could play a critical role in the final stages of the match.

Overall, the forthcoming match is poised to be a captivating encounter, with tactical acumen and character likely to determine the outcome of this tightly-contested fixture. In the end, the execution of set plays and adaptations made by the coaches could be the deciding factors in this high-stakes showdown.

AuthorBW Game Hub Editorial Team - Football Analysis UnitCreated atJune 4, 2026 · 21:14 CEST · Malta timeRead time2 min read

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Commentary

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That's it! The referee blows the final whistle

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Ball possession: Fulham: 39%, Aston Villa: 61%.

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Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field

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Ezri Konsa relieves the pressure with a clearance

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After a tactical foul, Douglas Luiz sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.

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Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Harry Wilson

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Harry Wilson relieves the pressure with a clearance

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Aston Villa are trying to create something here.

90+2'

Goal kick for Fulham

90+2'

Aston Villa are trying to create something here.

90+1'

Sasa Lukic from Fulham goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Douglas Luiz

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The referee is not having the complaints from Harry Wilson who is given a yellow card for dissent

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Harry Wilson from Fulham is ruled offside

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Rodrigo Muniz wins an air challenge against Pau Torres

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The fourth official shows there are 4 minute(s) of time to be added

90'

Ball possession: Fulham: 40%, Aston Villa: 60%.

89'

Goal kick for Aston Villa

89'

Antonee Robinson relieves the pressure with a clearance

88'

Sander Berge from Fulham is ruled offside

88'

Ezri Konsa successfully blocks the shot

88'

A shot by Rodrigo Muniz is blocked

88'

Douglas Luiz relieves the pressure with a clearance

88'

Fulham are trying to create something here.

88'

Rodrigo Muniz wins an air challenge against Douglas Luiz

88'

Goal kick for Fulham

87'

Antonee Robinson makes the tackle and wins possession for his team

87'

Aston Villa are trying to create something here.

87'

Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field

86'

Good effort by Oscar Bobb as he directs a shot on target, but Emiliano Martinez saves it

86'

Fulham with a potentially dangerous attack.

86'

Goal kick for Fulham

86'

Lucas Digne from Aston Villa tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.

86'

Rodrigo Muniz relieves the pressure with a clearance

85'

A player from Aston Villa takes a long throw into the opponent's box

85'

Sander Berge from Fulham intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

85'

Ball possession: Fulham: 41%, Aston Villa: 59%.

85'

Joachim Andersen relieves the pressure with a clearance

85'

Harry Wilson from Fulham intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

85'

Aston Villa are trying to create something here.

85'

Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field

84'

The game is restarted

84'

Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.

84'

Douglas Luiz makes the tackle and wins possession for his team

84'

Fulham are trying to create something here.

84'

Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field

84'

Rodrigo Muniz wins an air challenge against Ross Barkley

84'

Goal kick for Fulham

83'

Tammy Abraham from Aston Villa sends an effort wide of target

Tammy Abraham goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide

Space opens up for Tammy Abraham but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.

Chance! Tammy Abraham finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick

83'

[team2] are really starting to put pressure the opposition now.

83'

Aston Villa are trying to create something here.

82'

Antonee Robinson relieves the pressure with a clearance

82'

Calvin Bassey relieves the pressure with a clearance

82'

Timothy Castagne relieves the pressure with a clearance

82'

Pau Torres makes the tackle and wins possession for his team

82'

Fulham take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field

81'

Joachim Andersen relieves the pressure with a clearance

81'

Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field

81'

The game is restarted

81'

Ryan Sessegnon is injured and is replaced by Antonee Robinson.

81'

Ollie Watkins is leaving the field to be replaced by Tammy Abraham in a tactical substitution.

80'

Ball possession: Fulham: 43%, Aston Villa: 57%.

80'

Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.

80'

Ryan Sessegnon relieves the pressure with a clearance

79'

Aston Villa with a potentially dangerous attack.

79'

Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field

79'

Timothy Castagne relieves the pressure with a clearance

79'

Aston Villa are trying to create something here.

78'

Goal kick for Aston Villa

78'

Fulham are trying to create something here.

78'

Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field

77'

Fulham take a throw-in in their own half of the field

77'

Calvin Bassey relieves the pressure with a clearance

77'

Sander Berge relieves the pressure with a clearance

76'

A player from Aston Villa takes a long throw into the opponent's box

76'

Harry Wilson relieves the pressure with a clearance

76'

Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field

76'

Samuel Chukwueze is leaving the field to be replaced by Oscar Bobb in a tactical substitution.

76'

Emile Smith Rowe is leaving the field to be replaced by Joshua King in a tactical substitution.

75'

Timothy Castagne relieves the pressure with a clearance

75'

Aston Villa are trying to create something here.

75'

Ball possession: Fulham: 43%, Aston Villa: 57%.

75'

Goal kick for Fulham

75'

The game is restarted

74'

Emiliano Buendia is leaving the field to be replaced by Leon Bailey in a tactical substitution.

74'

Lamare Bogarde is leaving the field to be replaced by Douglas Luiz in a tactical substitution.

74'

Youri Tielemans is leaving the field to be replaced by Jadon Sancho in a tactical substitution.

74'

John McGinn is leaving the field to be replaced by Ross Barkley in a tactical substitution.

74'

Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.

73'

Fulham with a potentially dangerous attack.

72'

Bernd Leno from Fulham intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

72'

Calvin Bassey successfully blocks the shot

72'

A shot by Morgan Rogers is blocked

71'

Joachim Andersen makes the tackle and wins possession for his team

71'

Aston Villa are trying to create something here.

71'

Morgan Rogers is penalised for pushing Calvin Bassey

71'

Goal kick for Fulham

70'

A chance presents itself to Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa but his header goes wide

70'

The cross by John McGinn from Aston Villa successfully finds a teammate in the box.

70'

Ball possession: Fulham: 43%, Aston Villa: 57%.

70'

Lucas Digne from Aston Villa takes a short corner kick from the right.

69'

Calvin Bassey relieves the pressure with a clearance

69'

Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field

69'

Emile Smith Rowe relieves the pressure with a clearance

69'

Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field

69'

Calvin Bassey relieves the pressure with a clearance

69'

Aston Villa are trying to create something here.

69'

Sander Berge relieves the pressure with a clearance

68'

Sander Berge makes the tackle and wins possession for his team

68'

Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field

68'

Joachim Andersen relieves the pressure with a clearance

68'

Aston Villa are trying to create something here.

67'

Rodrigo Muniz from Fulham is ruled offside

67'

Fulham are trying to create something here.

67'

VAR CHECK OVER - No further actions have been taken after the VAR check.

66'

Raul Jimenez is leaving the field to be replaced by Rodrigo Muniz in a tactical substitution.

66'

VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential goal for Fulham.

66'

Sander Berge from Fulham goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Emiliano Martinez

65'

Sasa Lukic from Fulham swings in the corner from the left.

65'

Ball possession: Fulham: 44%, Aston Villa: 56%.

65'

Pau Torres successfully blocks the shot

65'

A shot by Emile Smith Rowe is blocked

65'

Fulham with a potentially dangerous attack.

64'

Fulham take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field

64'

Sander Berge from Fulham intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

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Ryan Sessegnon from Fulham intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

63'

Aston Villa are trying to create something here.

63'

Lucas Digne makes the tackle and wins possession for his team

63'

Emile Smith Rowe makes the tackle and wins possession for his team

63'

Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field

63'

Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field

62'

Raul Jimenez wins an air challenge against Pau Torres

62'

Goal kick for Fulham

61'

Ryan Sessegnon relieves the pressure with a clearance

61'

Aston Villa are trying to create something here.

61'

Goal kick for Fulham

60' Deleted

John McGinn creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate

60'

Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa sends an effort wide of target

Ollie Watkins goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide

Space opens up for Ollie Watkins but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.

Chance! Ollie Watkins finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick

60'

Joachim Andersen relieves the pressure with a clearance

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Ball possession: Fulham: 49%, Aston Villa: 51%.

59'

Aston Villa are trying to create something here.

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Goal kick for Fulham

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Aston Villa are trying to create something here.

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Matty Cash could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.

58'

Safe hands from Emiliano Martinez as he comes out and claims the ball

58'

Fulham with a potentially dangerous attack.

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Fulham take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field

57'

Lamare Bogarde relieves the pressure with a clearance

57'

Fulham take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field

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Matty Cash relieves the pressure with a clearance

57'

Fulham are trying to create something here.

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Harry Wilson from Fulham is ruled offside

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Fulham with a potentially dangerous attack.

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Fulham take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field

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Matty Cash makes the tackle and wins possession for his team

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Fulham with a potentially dangerous attack.

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Timothy Castagne from Fulham intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

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Aston Villa with a potentially dangerous attack.

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Calvin Bassey from Fulham concedes a foul on John McGinn but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!

55'

Ball possession: Fulham: 48%, Aston Villa: 52%.

55'

Goal kick for Fulham

54'

Ryan Sessegnon makes the tackle and wins possession for his team

54'

Sander Berge from Fulham intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

54'

Raul Jimenez is penalised for pushing Ezri Konsa

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Aston Villa with a potentially dangerous attack.

53'

Ezri Konsa relieves the pressure with a clearance

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Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

53'

Fulham are trying to create something here.

52'

Pau Torres is penalised for pushing Raul Jimenez

52'

Joachim Andersen makes the tackle and wins possession for his team

52'

Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field

51'

Goal kick for Fulham

51'

Calvin Bassey relieves the pressure with a clearance

51'

Aston Villa with a potentially dangerous attack.

51'

Calvin Bassey from Fulham goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Morgan Rogers

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Goal kick for Aston Villa

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A chance presents itself to Sander Berge from Fulham but his header goes wide

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Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

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Ball possession: Fulham: 49%, Aston Villa: 51%.

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Yellow card for Pau Torres

Pau Torres is shown a yellow card by the referee

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Pau Torres from Aston Villa goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Raul Jimenez

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Fulham are trying to create something here.

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Calvin Bassey relieves the pressure with a clearance

48'

Raul Jimenez is penalised for pushing Youri Tielemans

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Lucas Digne could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.

48' Deleted

Lucas Digne successfully blocks the shot

48'

Goal kick for Aston Villa

48'

Harry Wilson fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box

48'

Fulham with a potentially dangerous attack.

48'

Raul Jimenez wins an air challenge against Youri Tielemans

47'

Fulham take a throw-in in their own half of the field

47'

Fulham take a throw-in in their own half of the field

46'

Yellow card for Timothy Castagne

Timothy Castagne is shown a yellow card by the referee

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Timothy Castagne from Fulham goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Emiliano Buendia

46'

The second half is underway

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It's over! The referee blows for half time

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Ball possession: Fulham: 53%, Aston Villa: 47%.

45+1'

Morgan Rogers is penalised for pushing Bernd Leno

45+1'

The fourth official shows there are 1 minute(s) of time to be added

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Harry Wilson relieves the pressure with a clearance

45'

Harry Wilson from Fulham intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

45'

Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field

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Harry Wilson from Fulham intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

45'

Youri Tielemans swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.

45'

Ball possession: Fulham: 56%, Aston Villa: 44%.

44'

Harry Wilson relieves the pressure with a clearance

44'

Aston Villa are trying to create something here.

43'

G O O O A A A L - Ryan Sessegnon reacts first on the loose ball and puts it away with the left!

43'

Sasa Lukic sends a header towards goal, but Emiliano Martinez is there to comfortably save it

43'

The cross by Timothy Castagne from Fulham successfully finds a teammate in the box.

43'

Fulham with a potentially dangerous attack.

41'

Emiliano Buendia is penalised for pushing Harry Wilson

40'

Emile Smith Rowe hand-balls

Emile Smith Rowe controls the ball with his hand

40'

Ball possession: Fulham: 54%, Aston Villa: 46%.

40'

Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field

40'

Safe hands from Emiliano Martinez as he comes out and claims the ball

40'

Fulham are trying to create something here.

39'

Joachim Andersen relieves the pressure with a clearance

39'

Aston Villa start a counter attack

39'

Ezri Konsa relieves the pressure with a clearance

39'

Youri Tielemans wins an air challenge against Raul Jimenez

38'

Ryan Sessegnon from Fulham is ruled offside

37'

Ollie Watkins successfully blocks the shot

37'

Harry Wilson takes the free-kick but it is blocked by the wall

36'

The referee signals a free kick as Emiliano Buendia from Aston Villa trips Raul Jimenez

36'

Fulham are trying to create something here.

36'

Lucas Digne wins an air challenge against Harry Wilson

36'

Goal kick for Fulham

35'

Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa sends an effort wide of target

Ollie Watkins goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide

Space opens up for Ollie Watkins but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.

Chance! Ollie Watkins finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick

35'

Aston Villa with a potentially dangerous attack.

35'

Ball possession: Fulham: 57%, Aston Villa: 43%.

35'

Safe hands from Emiliano Martinez as he comes out and claims the ball

35'

Fulham are trying to create something here.

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Goal kick for Fulham

34'

Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa sends an effort wide of target

Morgan Rogers goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide

Space opens up for Morgan Rogers but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.

Chance! Morgan Rogers finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick

34'

Aston Villa with a potentially dangerous attack.

33'

The referee signals a free kick as Ryan Sessegnon from Fulham trips John McGinn

33'

Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field

32'

Lamare Bogarde successfully blocks the shot

32'

A shot by Sander Berge is blocked

32'

The cross by Sasa Lukic from Fulham successfully finds a teammate in the box.

32'

Fulham are trying to create something here.

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Goal kick for Fulham

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Samuel Chukwueze wins an air challenge against John McGinn

31'

Joachim Andersen relieves the pressure with a clearance

31'

Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field

30'

Calvin Bassey from Fulham goes a bit too far there as the pulls down John McGinn

30'

Lamare Bogarde relieves the pressure with a clearance

30'

Fulham are trying to create something here.

30'

Ball possession: Fulham: 54%, Aston Villa: 46%.

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Goal kick for Fulham

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Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.

28'

Aston Villa start a counter attack

28'

Pau Torres relieves the pressure with a clearance

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Emiliano Buendia from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

28'

Sasa Lukic from Fulham takes a short corner kick from the left.

27'

Matty Cash from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

27'

Lucas Digne from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

27'

Fulham are trying to create something here.

26'

Goal kick for Aston Villa

26'

Fulham are trying to create something here.

25'

Youri Tielemans relieves the pressure with a clearance

25'

Ball possession: Fulham: 50%, Aston Villa: 50%.

25'

Samuel Chukwueze shoots from outside the box, but Emiliano Martinez has it under control

Samuel Chukwueze tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Emiliano Martinez

25'

Lamare Bogarde relieves the pressure with a clearance

25'

Fulham are trying to create something here.

24'

Fulham take a throw-in in their own half of the field

24'

Harry Wilson makes the tackle and wins possession for his team

24'

Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field

23'

Bernd Leno from Fulham intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

23'

Lucas Digne swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.

23'

Ryan Sessegnon from Fulham intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

22'

Aston Villa with a potentially dangerous attack.

22'

Raul Jimenez hand-balls

Raul Jimenez controls the ball with his hand

21'

Fulham take a throw-in in their own half of the field

20'

Raul Jimenez from Fulham is ruled offside

20'

Ball possession: Fulham: 53%, Aston Villa: 47%.

19'

Sasa Lukic from Fulham is ruled offside

19'

Fulham are trying to create something here.

19'

Joachim Andersen relieves the pressure with a clearance

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Goal kick for Fulham

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Joachim Andersen from Fulham goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Ollie Watkins

17'

Aston Villa are trying to create something here.

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The referee signals a free kick as Sasa Lukic from Fulham trips Emiliano Buendia

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Lucas Digne relieves the pressure with a clearance

15'

Ball possession: Fulham: 48%, Aston Villa: 52%.

15'

Fulham take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field

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Goal kick for Aston Villa

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Fulham are trying to create something here.

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The referee signals a free kick as Timothy Castagne from Fulham trips Emiliano Buendia

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Goal kick for Aston Villa

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Fulham are trying to create something here.

12'

The referee signals a free kick as Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa trips Joachim Andersen

12'

Joachim Andersen makes the tackle and wins possession for his team

11'

Ollie Watkins shoots from outside the box, but Bernd Leno has it under control

Ollie Watkins tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Bernd Leno

11'

Aston Villa are trying to create something here.

11'

Sasa Lukic sends a header towards goal, but Emiliano Martinez is there to comfortably save it

11'

Fulham with a potentially dangerous attack.

11'

Safe hands from Emiliano Martinez as he comes out and claims the ball

10'

Lamare Bogarde successfully blocks the shot

10'

A shot by Harry Wilson is blocked

10'

Dangerous challenge by Lamare Bogarde from Aston Villa. Samuel Chukwueze on the receiving end of that.

10'

Youri Tielemans relieves the pressure with a clearance

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Ball possession: Fulham: 49%, Aston Villa: 51%.

Fulham take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field

The referee signals a free kick as Lamare Bogarde from Aston Villa trips Emile Smith Rowe

Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field

Calvin Bassey relieves the pressure with a clearance

Aston Villa are trying to create something here.

Goal kick for Fulham

Emiliano Buendia fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box

Aston Villa are trying to create something here.

Sasa Lukic from Fulham concedes a foul on John McGinn but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!

Raul Jimenez sends a header towards goal, but Emiliano Martinez is there to comfortably save it

The cross by Samuel Chukwueze from Fulham successfully finds a teammate in the box.

Fulham are trying to create something here.

The referee signals a free kick as Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa trips Emile Smith Rowe

Bernd Leno from Fulham intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

Lucas Digne swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.

Harry Wilson relieves the pressure with a clearance

Raul Jimenez from Fulham intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

Lucas Digne from Aston Villa takes a short corner kick from the right.

Timothy Castagne from Fulham intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

Ball possession: Fulham: 57%, Aston Villa: 43%.

Dangerous challenge by Harry Wilson from Fulham. Youri Tielemans on the receiving end of that.

Fulham take a throw-in in their own half of the field

Aston Villa are in control of the ball.

Ezri Konsa relieves the pressure with a clearance

Pau Torres relieves the pressure with a clearance

Youri Tielemans makes the tackle and wins possession for his team

Matty Cash relieves the pressure with a clearance

Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Sander Berge

Emiliano Buendia makes the tackle and wins possession for his team

Fulham are trying to create something here.

The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.

A perfect day for football with glorious sunshine.

Fulham kick-off, and the game is underway.

The referee starts the match

Welcome to Craven Cottage, the match will start in about 5 minutes.

Welcome to Craven Cottage where the two teams take the field for the start of this match.

Welcome to Craven Cottage where we are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the two teams

Welcome to Craven Cottage, where we await the arrival of today's teams.

Welcome to Craven Cottage, now all we need are the two teams.

Welcome to today's crucial game from Craven Cottage. We are awaiting the arrival of both teams, in anticipation of a great match!

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Match Details

League Premier League

Country England

Kick-off April 25, 2026 · 13:30 CEST · Malta time

FAQ

What time does Fulham vs Aston Villa kick off in Malta?

Fulham vs Aston Villa kicks off at 13:30 CEST in Malta on Saturday 25 April 2026.

Where can I watch Fulham vs Aston Villa in Malta?

Local broadcast partners for Malta have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Malta broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.

Which players are injured or suspended?

Team news has not been confirmed yet.

What is the recent head-to-head record?

The last 8 meetings between Fulham and Aston Villa show no recorded wins for Fulham, no draws, and no recorded wins for Aston Villa in the provided summary.

What competition and round is this match?

This is a Premier League match. The round number is not provided. The venue and country are also not provided in the manifest.

Match Facts

Status

Finished

Attendance

27,606

Winner

Fulham

Commentary Available
Lineup Confirmed

Officials

Referee Michael Oliver England

VAR Paul Howard England

Assistant referee Stuart Burt England

Assistant referee James Mainwaring England

Assistant VAR Nick Hopton England

Fourth official Anthony Backhouse England

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BW Game Hub Malta: Fulham vs Aston Villa: Premier League Match Report, Result and Tactical Analysis

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